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PY11.1-7 | Introduction to Special Senses
Learning Objectives
- PY11.1 — Describe and discuss physiology of smell and its applied aspects
- PY11.2 — Describe and discuss physiology of taste sensation and applied aspects
- PY11.3 — Describe and discuss functional anatomy of ear and auditory pathways, vestibular apparatus and equilibrium
- PY11.4 — Discuss physiology of hearing, pathophysiology of deafness and hearing tests
- PY11.5 — Discuss functional anatomy of eye, visual pathway, light and pupillary reflex and clinical implication of lesions in visual pathway
- PY11.6 — Discuss physiology of image formation, refractive errors and physiological principles of its management
- PY11.7 — Discuss physiology of vision including colour vision and colour blindness
INSTRUCTIONS
This module is divided into four parts covering all seven NMC 2024 competencies. Work through each part in order. Complete the micro-quizzes before moving on. Allow 60–70 minutes total. Review the Glossary at the end before your Physiology Viva.
References
- Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th Ed — Units X–XI (Special Senses) (textbook)
- Sembulingam — Essentials of Medical Physiology, 9th Ed (textbook)
- OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Chapter 14 (Central Processing) and Chapter 16 (Neurological Exam) (textbook)
- Gray's Anatomy — Orbit, Ear, and Cranial Nerves I, II, VII, VIII, IX (reference)
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